The Turkish National Team defeated Latvia 3-0 at home.

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Our U21 National Football Team hosted Latvia in their 9th match of Group A in the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifiers. Our team won the match 3-0 at Atatürk Olympic Stadium.

ERENCAN OPENED THE SCORING

In the 35th minute of the match played at Atatürk Olympic Stadium, the crescent-stars took the lead 1-0 with a goal from Erencan Yardımcı.

FIRST BARTUĞ THEN POYRAZ SCORED

The first half ended with Turkey leading 1-0. In the second half, continuing their effective play against their opponent, the national team increased the lead to 2 with a goal from Bartuğ Elmaz in the 56th minute, and then made the score 3-0 with a goal from Poyraz Efe Yıldırım in the 65th minute. With no more goals in the remaining minutes, the U21 National Team won the match 3-0.

WE HAVE NO CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP

After this result, Turkey U21 reached 13 points with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw in Group A. The crescent-stars had previously lost their chance to qualify for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

VICTORY IN THE FIRST MATCH FOR GÖKHAN GÖNÜL

On the other hand, Gökhan Gönül, who was appointed as the head coach of the U21 National Team on September 26, achieved victory in his first official match.